Abstract: A gear-shifting device is disclosed. The device comprises a first motor having a first rotor. The first rotor turns clockwise and counter-clockwise, creating a wobbling action. The device further comprises a compound planetary transmission, comprising a transmission ring attached to a ring gear. The compound planetary transmission receives power from the first rotor. The device further comprises a second motor having a second rotor. The second rotor turns clockwise and counter-clockwise. The device further comprises a shift assembly, comprising a drum, a cap, and a pinion gear. The pinion gear receives power from the second rotor. The drum locks with the pinion gear such that the drum rotates with the pinion gear. The transmission ring is attached to the drum, such that the transmission ring moves laterally as the drum rotates. The ring gear locks and unlocks with the cap as the drum rotates. The wobbling action enables the locking.

Abstract: A gear system for achieving an infinitely variable transmission comprising an input shaft for receiving rotational input into the transmission system and output shaft for delivering rotational output from the transmission system, a flywheel component for applying resistive forces of inertia into the transmission wherein the flywheel stores and stabilizes rotational energy in the transmission system, a high gear reduction mechanism achieved by assembly of one or more epicyclic gears wherein the flywheel accelerates with increasing difference of angular velocity between the input shaft and the output shaft, wherein the high gear reduction mechanism is based on the equation. (a)Z=(n+a)R?(n)X, where Z is angular velocity of flywheel, X is angular velocity of input shaft and R is angular velocity of output shaft, n & a are integer constants where a<<n or a<n. The gear ratios vary from 0 to 1, wherein another gear can be meshed with the output shaft to achieve overdrive gear ratios.

Abstract: A cap for a helical LSD is provided with: a clutch member including clutch teeth; a clutch ring including a ring portion including clutch teeth so as to mesh with the clutch member and one or more tab portions projecting radially outwardly from the ring portion; a cap main body fixed on an axial end of the casing; a receding portion of the cap main body receding from a first face toward a second face and being so dimensioned as to receive and allow the clutch ring to be axially movable, the receding portion including one or more dock portions respectively receiving the tab portions; an opening to allow access to the tab portions; side faces of the tab portions and inner faces of the dog portions so that the faces in combination axially press the clutch ring toward the clutch member; and one or more base portions.

Abstract: A differential assembly is provided to include a two-piece differential carrier, a differential gearset installed within a gearset chamber formed in the differential carrier, and a ring gear. An interlocking feature mechanically interconnects the ring gear to the first and second case members of the two-piece differential carrier and defines first and second weldment junctions.

Abstract: A member joining structure for a differential device, the member joining structure includes a ring gear including a helical tooth extending in a rotation axis direction; a differential case that is rotated with the ring gear; and a first support that is disposed in a first position at a back surface corresponding to one end of a rotation axis of the ring gear and that connects the differential case and the ring gear, and a second support that is disposed in a second position at a back surface corresponding to another end in the rotation axis direction of the ring gear and that connects the differential case and the ring gear; wherein the first support and the second support are spaced apart from each other with a cavity therebetween.

Abstract: A damper pulley for a hybrid vehicle with a mild hybrid starter and generator (MHSG) includes: a crank adapter coupled to a crankshaft that is rotated by a driving torque of an engine of the hybrid vehicle; a clutch having a surface mounted on the crank adapter; a pulley body having an interior circumference to which a pulley adapter is coupled; and a bearing interposed between an exterior circumference of the crank adapter and the interior circumference of the pulley body and disposed so as to enable the pulley body to be freely rotatable. The clutch connects the crankshaft to the pulley body through the pulley adapter during an operation condition of the engine, and the clutch releases the connection of the crankshaft to the pulley body through the pulley adapter during the stopping condition of the engine.

Abstract: Pulley assembly (111) comprising a hollow shaft (112) with an axis X, the hollow shaft (112) being suitable for being mounted on a shaft of a rotating electrical machine, the hollow shaft comprising at least one thread or tapping (132, 133) and a collar (113) extending radially outwards, wherein said hollow shaft also includes: a nut (128, 129) screwed on the hollow shaft via the thread or tapping; a spring (126) mounted about a portion of the nut; at least one ball bearing (122, 123) tightly fitted to the hollow shaft; a pulley (130), tightly fitted to said at least one bearing, about the spring, the nut and the hollow shaft. The nut (128, 129) includes a radial shoulder (131) mounted between the spring (126, 127) and the ball bearing (122, 123), the spring being held axially between the collar (113) and the radial shoulder (131).

Abstract: A transmission mount installed in a vehicle body in order to support the weight of a transmission includes a housing bracket including a housing having stopper-fixing holes and stopper-position-fixing portions, a stopper having insertion-protruding portions formed so as to be inserted into the stopper-position-fixing portions, fixing pieces formed so as to be inserted into the stopper-fixing holes and curled, and fixing holes formed near the fixing pieces, and an inner steel member having protruding pieces formed so as to be inserted into the fixing holes formed in the stopper. The stopper contacts a transmission bracket of a powertrain when a transmission of the powertrain is biased to the left in response to a right turn of a vehicle, thereby suppressing movement of the powertrain and further improving steering performance.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for a gas turbine engine. This assemble includes a stationary structure configured with a first side, a second side and a bore that extends through the stationary structure between the first side and the second side. The assembly also includes a fluid transfer tube extending within the bore and forming a plenum between a sidewall of the fluid transfer tube and the stationary structure. The fluid transfer tube is configured with a first end at the first side, a second end at the second side, a flowpath and an aperture. The flowpath is at least partially formed by the sidewall and extends through the fluid transfer tube between the first end and the second end. The aperture fluidly couples the flowpath with the plenum.

Abstract: A vehicle power transmission device includes: a differential mechanism and provided with a through-hole in an outer circumferential surface, a pair of pinion gears respectively fitted to both ends of a pinion shaft, and a pair of side gears rotatably supported by the differential case and meshed with the pinion gears; and a baffle plate that includes an oil passage component functioning as an oil passage for supplying a lubricating oil for lubricating the pinion gears and the side gears and that is fixedly disposed to cover an outer circumference of the differential case. The oil passage component is provided with an opening portion allowing the lubricating oil in the oil passage to flow out downward, and the opening portion is disposed above the pinion shaft and between a pair of inner-circumferential-side end surfaces of the pair of the pinion gears when the pinion shaft is horizontal.

Abstract: A vehicle drive system includes a first prime mover, a transmission, a power take-off (PTO), a lubrication system for the transmission and the PTO, and a control system. The transmission is powered by the first prime mover. The transmission is configured to rotate a drive shaft of the vehicle. The PTO is connected to the transmission at a first interface. The PTO includes the first interface and a second interface. The control system is configured to control fluid flow through the lubrication system for at least one mode where the input section of the PTO is stationary and the output section rotates.

Abstract: A solenoid assembly includes a solenoid adapted to be coupled to a solenoid connecting member, with the solenoid connecting member extending from a support member. The solenoid assembly also includes a retaining bracket having a body portion and a securing portion extending from the body portion. The body portion is adapted to be removably coupled to the solenoid connecting member, and the securing portion is removably coupled to the solenoid. The retaining bracket is moveable between an unsecured position, and a secured position. The securing portion of the retaining bracket provides a spring force to the solenoid when the retaining bracket is in the secured position such that the solenoid is biased toward the solenoid connecting member to secure the solenoid between the solenoid connecting member and the securing portion of the retaining bracket.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, devices, and systems for fluidic handling. In some embodiments, a gasket for providing a fluidic interface with a flowcell includes an inner cavity extending distally from a proximal end of the gasket, the inner cavity being defined by a plurality of inner surfaces sections, an inlet port positioned at a distal end of the inner cavity, an outlet port positioned at a distal end of the gasket, and a cannula extending between the inlet port and the outlet port; wherein at least some of the plurality of inner surface sections are tapered towards the distal end of the gasket to direct a pipette tip received within the gasket towards the inlet port of the gasket.

Abstract: A seal assembly configured to be mounted between a rotatable shaft and a housing has a first side and a second side axially spaced from the first side and includes an annular seal support having a first end at the first side of the seal assembly and a second end spaced axially from the first end, at least one seal body configured to form a seal between the shaft and the seal support, the at least one seal body contacting the seal support at a joint, and a resilient annular body mounted between the seal support and the housing. All portions of the resilient annular body are located radially outward of the joint.

Abstract: A mechanical seal, which seals a sealed fluid by interposing an intermediate ring between a rotating ring and a stationary ring, includes a first annular effective seal portion where the rotating ring and the intermediate ring slide with each other and a second annular effective seal portion where the stationary ring and the intermediate ring contact with each other. A load receiving portion is arranged between the intermediate ring and the stationary ring in opposition to a side of the sealed fluid across the sealed fluid of the second annular effective seal portion in a radial direction.

Abstract: A fitting for shutting off and/or regulating flows of substance for use in pressure ranges above 50 bar has a housing body and a valve disc which can be operated from a drive lying outside the housing body via a valve shaft. The housing body is provided with a maintenance opening that can be shut off in a pressure-tight manner by a self-sealing lid that has a seal. In order to allow objects that are as large as possible, in particular the valve disc, to be guided through the maintenance opening during inspection works, without increasing the weight of the housing body, the maintenance opening has a rectangular passage cross section. In contrast to known circular maintenance openings which are known in this pressure range, a rectangular passage cross section permits a smaller surface area for the passage cross section and therefore a lighter housing body.

Abstract: An eccentric valve has a drive mechanism, a drive force receiving part, a bearing for supporting a rotary shaft, and a return spring for generating a return spring force. During non-operation of the drive mechanism, the eccentric valve generates a separating-direction urging force to cause the rotary shaft to incline about the bearing serving as a fulcrum and urge the valve element in a direction away from the valve seat, the separating-direction urging force being a force caused by the return spring force. Either the valve element or the valve seat is provided with a sealing member to seal between the valve element and the valve seat during non-operation of the drive mechanism.

Abstract: Valve assemblies include a valve body having a fluid passage through the valve body and a valve member disposed in a chamber of the valve body. The valve assembly further includes a first seat and a second seat, where both seats are configured to contact and provide a seal between the valve body and the valve member to at least partially inhibit fluid flow through the fluid passage. Methods of providing a seal in a valve include forcing a primary seat into a seat portion of a valve body to provide a seal between a valve member and the valve body with the primary seat and deflecting at least one arm of a secondary seat to provide another seal between the valve member and the valve body with the secondary seat.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to couplers which significantly reduce the production of noise when disconnected from a mating coupler, thus addressing a significant occupational safety problem in the field of compressed air couplings. Accordingly, one aspect of the disclosure provides a coupler which may be used to connect/disconnect an air hose subjected to high air pressure while suppressing or dampening the noise typically produced upon disconnecting the coupler. In some examples, a coupler is provided with a valve having axial passageways that facilitate the relatively free flow of air during normal operation that become partially occluded upon an action disconnecting the coupler to significantly reduce sound levels.

Abstract: A vacuum valve including a valve housing with seat surrounding a first opening with a sealing surface is disclosed. A valve disk having a first disk section and a second disk section tightly mounted inside an outer boundary of the first disk that is movable parallel to an opening axis. A drive is connected to the first disk section. The first disk section includes a first bearing surface configured to contact the sealing surface in the closed position. The outer boundary has a radially inwardly oriented inner surface. The second disk section has a radially outwardly oriented outer surface configured to contact the inner surface sealing a second contact area. At least for determined radial angles about a center of the valve disk, a first radial distance from the center to the first bearing surface is shorter than a second radial distance from the center to the second contact area.

Abstract: A valve includes a bore within a valve body having a central axis. A plurality of galleries in the bore define flow paths for hydraulic fluid. A spool is positioned in the bore, and the spool is moveable along the central axis between a first position in which hydraulic fluid from a central pump gallery is prevented from flowing to first and second working galleries and from flowing to one or more tank galleries; a second position in which hydraulic fluid from the central pump gallery is in fluid communication with both the first and second working galleries simultaneously; and a third position in which the first and second working galleries are in fluid communication with the one or more tank galleries simultaneously.

Abstract: The invention concerns a distribution valve for the use in the feed or return of a medium circuit, with a housing (1) forming the feed line or the return line, respectively, a branch line (2) branching off from the housing (1) and an adjusting unit (3) for adjustment of a flow of medium through the branch line (2), which adjusting unit is formed separately from the housing (1) and opposite to the branch line (2) is arranged at the housing (1) and protrudes the housing wall. The adjusting unit (3) comprises an adjusting spindle (4), the axial position of which with respect to a component (5) of the adjusting unit (3) which is connected to the housing (1) can be changed by twisting it relative to said component (5), thereby changing the flow rate. The valve is designed in such a manner that an axial movement of the adjusting spindle (4) relative to the component (5) in direction towards the branch line (2) effectuates an increase of the flow rate through the branch line (2).

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a valve for an inflatable object. The valve is attached to the inflatable object and usable to control the flow of gas (such as air) into (or out of) the interior of the inflatable object to enable inflation (or deflation) of the inflatable object.

Abstract: A fluid flow control device includes a resilient substrate translatable between a first flattened position and a second extended position, and an actuator attached to the resilient substrate. The actuator is configured for translating the resilient substrate from the first flattened position to the second extended position. The actuator is formed from a shape memory alloy transitionable between a first state and a second state in response to a change in temperature of the shape memory alloy. A fluid flow control system includes a rotor shield and the fluid flow control device attached to the rotor shield.

Abstract: A valve has a valve housing with a lid, bottom, and an intermediate housing portion between the lid and bottom. The valve housing encloses a valve chamber with at least one valve opening and at least one axially movable actuator movable between a closing position to close the valve opening and an opening position to release the valve opening, one wire- or band-shaped SMA element made of a shape memory alloy to activate the actuator in the opening direction, one return element to move the actuator in the closing direction, and one printed circuit board. The SMA element is attached to the actuator at a middle section and is electrically connected at its ends to the printed circuit board to be supplied with an electrical current. A valve arrangement includes several of such valves.

Abstract: A fluid valve (700) is disclosed that incorporates a plunger (760) with a fluid channel (766). The plunger is connected to a (724) boss coupled to a diaphragm 720), this boss also includes a fluid channel (726) and the plunger and boss fluid channels are in fluid communication. The boss fluid channel opens to the backside of the diaphragm in the valve cavity (780) and permits substantially complete pressurization or evacuation of the volume behind the diaphragm in the valve. The substantially complete pressurization of the volume behind the diaphragm enables full closure of the diaphragm and improves contact of the diaphragm with the valve seat (712) thereby improving performance of the valve.

Abstract: Apparatus are disclosed to bias a tube towards a seal. An example apparatus includes a pneumatic actuator having a diaphragm plate, a yoke housing, and a tube. The tube conveys pressurized fluid between the yoke housing and the diaphragm plate, wherein a first end of the tube extends through a first seal gland in the diaphragm plate to form a seal against an outer surface of the tube and a second end of the tube extends through a second seal gland in the yoke housing to form a seal against the outer surface of the tube. The first end of the tube has a first cross-sectional area that is greater than a second cross-sectional area of the second end of the tube to bias the tube toward the yoke housing during operation of the pneumatic actuator.

Abstract: A method of installing a subsea pipeline having a direct tie-in to a subsea structure includes landing an end of a pipeline onto a pipeline landing frame, the pipeline landing frame being on a surface of a subsea structure, the pipeline landing frame providing a location for landing the end of the pipeline before connection to a connection point of the subsea structure; subsequently lowering the pipeline end; and connecting the pipeline end to a connection point of the subsea structure. A pipeline landing frame for implementing the method is also described.

Abstract: A rubber body as an elastic body for closure closes a gap between a partition plate in which a through-hole is formed and refrigeration piping inserted through the through-hole. The rubber body for closure includes a pressurized insertion receiving portion having formed therein an opening into which the refrigeration piping is pressed and inserted, the pressurized insertion receiving portion elastically pressing and contacting in a liquid-tight manner an external surface of the refrigeration piping; a fitting portion fitted in a liquid-tight manner the peripheral edge portion of the through-hole in a state in which an inner circumferential surface of the through-hole is elastically pressed; and a displacement allowance portion that closes a gap between the pressurized insertion receiving portion and the fitting portion, and to allow a relative displacement of the pressurized insertion receiving portion and the fitting portion in a direction parallel to the partition plate.

Abstract: Various processes for the addition or build-up of material such as base metals or alloys onto tool joints and/or threads of drill pipe typically used in, but not limited to, the gas and oil industry are disclosed. In one example, a spiral delivery of material is described, as well as, a machine that delivers the material onto the tool joints and/or threads of drill pipe. Variables can be temperature used during pre-heat, application, inter-pass and/or post process, electrical current used (AC/DC), volts, amps, wire type and size, cooling process, width and depth of bead applied, rotation, and travel speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene enhanced high-flow delivery high-pressure hose and manufacturing method thereof. The hose includes an outer rubber layer, a reinforcing layer and an inner rubber layer from outside to inside. A thickness of the outer rubber layer is 0.3-6.0 mm. A thickness of the reinforcing layer is 1.0-5.0 mm. A thickness of the inner layer is 0.3-5.0 mm. The outer rubber layer and the inner layer are obtained by co-extruding onto the reinforcing layer using a coextrusion equipment. The manufacturing method includes the following steps: rubber mixing, preparing the reinforcing layer, producing a finished product, vulcanizing and pressure testing. The hose of the invention has the advantages of light weight, good flexibility, abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance and good weather fastness. The hose can be connected through a plurality of standard buckles, which is easy to wind up, easy to assemble and disassemble.

Abstract: Flexible sensor systems and sensor mounting devices and methods are disclosed. A sensor-mounting device includes an elongate tubular body made of foam so as to be flexibly manipulatable. The body has a bore extending between front and rear ends in a longitudinal direction. A sensor is located within the bore of the tubular body. Situated within the bore of the body is an inner tube having a central bore. The sensor is protected by and located within the central bore of the inner tube. The inner tube is more rigid than the body and allows the sensor system to be poseable and fixable into many non-permanent positions.

Abstract: The invention provides a laminate having high elastic modulus retention even at high temperature and having moderate hardness. The laminate includes a layer (A) formed from a fluororesin and a layer (B) formed from a polyamide resin. The fluororesin is a copolymer containing a copolymerized unit of tetrafluoroethylene and a copolymerized unit of vinylidene fluoride, and has a storage elastic modulus (E?) of 60 to 400 MPa measured by dynamic mechanical analysis at 170° C.

Abstract: Provided is a threaded joint for an oil well tubing which possesses sufficient sealability when the external pressure is applied to the threaded joint by suppressing the plastic deformation of a nose portion and sufficient galling resistance. The sufficient galling resistance is provided by preventing the occurrence of galling at the time of making up the threaded joint during verification test performed in accordance with ISO13679:2002 even when the threaded joint for an oil well tubing has a small thickness. Parameters including sizes of the threaded joint at positions of a seal point and shoulder portions satisfy formula 1 ((Ds12?Ds02)/(D12?D02)?0.30), formula 2 (tan ?>(?D+?)/{2(Lt?Ls)}), and Ls/Ln is set to 0.2 to 0.6.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection arrangement for connecting a pipeline, in particular a metallic pipeline, the arrangement having a screw connection body having a pipe holder for the pipeline, a union nut that can be screwed onto the screw connection body, as well as a cutting ring disposed between the screw connection body and the union nut, wherein the cutting ring has an outer cone that interacts with an inner cone of the pipe holder of the screw connection body in such a manner that it is deformed radially inward in some regions when the union nut is tightened, and cuts into the material of the pipeline with at least one cutting edge, with a notching effect, with shape fit, and wherein the cutting ring has an essentially radial contact surface, subsequent to the outer cone, which surface limits tightening against a face surface of the screw connection body, and wherein an elastomer circumferential seal is disposed in a ring groove in the region of the outer cone of the cutting ring, for contact insid

Abstract: A hose or duct having and end with an adjustable clamp fixed in an enforced position thereon. The clamp includes a band which encircles the hose or duct. The band has an adjustable diameter operable to compress the hose or duct to form a fluid tight seal onto an exterior of a connection port. The adjustable clamp secured to the duct or hose by at least one mounting pad.

Abstract: In a cooling device for a high temperature pipe, a high temperature pipe is efficiently cooled, and cooling performance is improved. A cooling device (10) for a high temperature pipe that cools a surface to be cooled (104) of a pipe (100) as a high temperature pipe includes: a cooling medium supply header (11) that is disposed so as not to shield heat dissipation by radiation from the surface to be cooled (104) to the periphery, and allows a cooling medium to flow out toward the surface to be cooled (104); and a cooling medium supply device (12) that supplies the cooling medium to the cooling medium supply header (11).

Abstract: A plug (1, 301) for plugging a line (101), the plug comprising: a seal (2); a first end assembly (10, 310) located at a first end (4) of the seal (2) and a second end assembly (40) located at an opposite second end (5) of the seal (2), the first end assembly (10, 310) comprising at least one gripping member (16, 17, 316, 317) that is configured to grip an inner surface of the line (101); and an actuator (50) configured to draw the first (10, 310) and second end (40) assemblies together when there is a relative motion between the actuator (50) and the first end assembly (10, 310), characterised in that: the actuator (50) is configured to actuate the gripping member (16, 17, 316, 317), and the plug (1, 301) is arranged such that: an initial part of a motion of the actuator 50 actuates the gripping member (16, 17, 316, 317) to grip the inner surface of the line (101), thus inhibiting motion of the first end assembly (10, 310), and a subsequent part of the motion of the actuator (50), relative to the thus motion-

Abstract: A method of rehabilitating a network of underground water conduits having at least one lateral opening and a membrane for that purpose is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of blocking and sealing the at least one lateral opening with a membrane impregnated with a hardening resin positioned over the at least one lateral opening, and allowing the resin to harden thereby forming a rigid membrane over the at least one lateral opening.

Abstract: A system for use in corrosive environments includes a first tubular including a first connector portion, and a second tubular including a second connector portion. The first connector portion overlaps the second connector portion to form a connection joint. A magnesium element is arranged between the first connector portion and the second connector portion at the connection joint.

Abstract: Thermal insulating system for high temperature industrial tanks and equipment, comprising thermal insulating material, a covering system and a support system. The covering system has covering sheets fixed only to the support system. Adjacent covering sheets overlap longitudinally giving rise to overlapped sections comprising an upper part from one of the adjacent covering sheets and a lower part from the other adjacent covering sheet. At least a substantially omega-shaped longitudinal assembly clip is placed at each overlapped section, on the interior sides of the covering sheets, which has a first end attached to the upper part, a central portion separated from the covering sheets, and a second end contacting the lower part of the overlapped section and pressing said lower part.

Abstract: A beam pumping unit includes an integrated base assembly that has a unitary pedestal, a Samson post supported by the integrated base assembly and a gear box supported by the integrated base assembly. The integrated base assembly further includes a front connection plate and a pedestal connection plate that are configured to provide a bolted support to the Samson post. The front connection plate and the pedestal connection plate can be secured to the integrated base assembly with a series of embedded tubular anchors.

Abstract: A display system includes a display device having a wedge base to enable the display device to rest on a horizontal surface or to be mounted to a vertical surface in a number of different mounting configurations. A mounting kit provides parts usable to mount the display device to a wall or door jam in alternative ways. The mounting kit includes several modular parts, where many of the parts are usable in multiple mounting configurations, thereby reducing the number of parts needed for the kit. The mounting configurations include paths for cables to hide them when the display is installed.

Abstract: A gimbal structure includes a support frame and a gear adjusting mechanism. The support frame includes a roll-axis support, a yaw-axis vertical bar connected to the roll-axis support, and a yaw-axis horizontal bar carried on the yaw-axis vertical bar. The yaw-axis horizontal bar includes a rack. The gear adjusting mechanism includes a gear. The gear is configured to engage with the rack and to drive the yaw-axis horizontal bar to move relative to the yaw-axis vertical bar through the engagement with the rack to change a center of gravity of the gimbal structure.

Abstract: A shooting stand for supporting a user and a gun thereon includes a center post, a plurality of legs extending outwardly from a bottom end of the post, a gun support at the top end of the center post to support the gun, and a seat assembly supported on the center post at an intermediate location between the gun support assembly and the inner ends of the legs which is adapted to support the user thereon. The gun support and the seat assembly are both pivotal about an upright axis of the center post relative to the legs. The gun support, the seat assembly and the legs are all foldable into a collapsed position extending generally alongside the center post for ease of transport and storage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for liquid condition assessment in a liquid lubrication system for a work system operable in at least two different modes, the method comprising measuring monitored liquid condition data, determining a current operating modes of the work system, then based on the current operating modes selecting a corresponding model, modeling corresponding simulated liquid condition data based on the model, assessing the liquid condition by comparing the monitored liquid condition data with the simulated liquid condition data thereby providing a significantly normal distributed data set for the liquid condition assessment.

Abstract: A cryogenic liquid tank (1) includes a reservoir (5) that includes a bottom portion (5a, 5a1, or 5a2) and a side wall (5b), a support portion (4) that supports the reservoir (5), and an intermediate member (10) that is provided between the reservoir (5) and the support portion (4). The support portion (4) includes an outer support portion (4b) which supports the side wall (5b), and an inner support portion (4a) which is disposed to be adjacent to an inner side of the outer support portion (4b), includes a heat insulating layer formed of an elastic material, and supports the bottom portion (5a, 5a1, or 5a2) of the reservoir (5). A cover portion (9a, 9a1, or 15) covering a boundary between the outer support portion (4b) and the inner support portion (4a) is provided between the support portion (4) and the intermediate member (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a liquefied gas storage tank (1) having a tank volume (2) for receiving LNG and boil-off gas (BOG), wherein a gaseous BOG stream and a liquid LNG stream are fed to the tank volume, and wherein the BOG stream is introduced into the LNG stream, and wherein subsequently the resulting BOG-LNG mixture is introduced into the tank volume. The invention also relates to a corresponding liquefied gas storage tank.

Abstract: A cryogenic flux capacitor (CFC) storage system includes a CFC core module having an inner container comprising one of: (i) a vessel; and (ii) a membrane that contains a substrate material. Fluid paths in the substrate material distribute fluid during charging and discharging. Nanoporous media is attached to the substrate material that receives fluid via physical adsorption during charging. A thermally conductive support layer maintains position of the substrate material within the inner container. The thermally conductive support layer conductively distributes thermal energy within the inner container. An outer insulating container encompasses the CFC core module. At least one fluid conduit directs transfers of the fluid in a gaseous or liquid state from a source subsystem into the CFC core module during charging and the fluid in a gaseous state out of the CFC core module during discharging to a destination subsystem that utilizes the fluid in a gaseous state.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of transportation and storage of gas cylinders, and specifically to a container for gas cylinders, in particular, cylinders for pressurized or liquefied gas, a method for arranging gas cylinders in the container, in particular, cylinders for pressurized or liquefied gas, and a container with gas cylinders, in particular, cylinders for pressurized or liquefied gas. The container for gas cylinders comprises a housing and at least one pipeline positioned to be connected with the gas cylinders in the lower part of the framework. The method comprises arranging the gas cylinders in a framework of the container; and connecting at least one pipeline with the gas cylinders in a lower part of the framework. The container with gas cylinders comprises a framework; at least one gas cylinder; and at least one pipeline connected with the at least one gas cylinder in a lower part of the framework.